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"The rare work of fiction that has changed real life . . . If you don't yet know Molly Bolt--or Rita Mae Brown, who created her--I urge you to read and thank them both."--Gloria Steinem Winner of the Lambda Literary Pioneer Award Winner of the Lee Lynch Classic Book Award A landmark coming-of-age novel that launched the career of one of this country's most distinctive voices, Rubyfruit Jungle remains a transformative work more than forty years after its original publication. In bawdy, moving prose, Rita Mae Brown tells the story of Molly Bolt, the adoptive daughter of a dirt-poor Southern couple who boldly forges her own path in America. With her startling beauty and crackling wit, Molly finds that women are drawn to her wherever she goes--and she refuses to apologize for loving them back. This literary milestone continues to resonate with its message about being true to yourself and, against the odds, living happily ever after. Praise for Rubyfruit Jungle "Groundbreaking."--The New York Times "Powerful . . . a truly incredible book . . . I found myself laughing hysterically, then sobbing uncontrollably just moments later."--The Boston Globe "You can't fully know--or enjoy--how much the world has changed without reading this truly wonderful book."--Andrew Tobias, author of The Best Little Boy in the World "A crass and hilarious slice of growing up 'different, ' as fun to read today as it was in 1973."--The Rumpus "Molly Bolt is a genuine descendant--genuine female descendant--of Huckleberry Finn. And Rita Mae Brown is, like Mark Twain, a serious writer who gets her messages across through laughter."--Donna E. Shalala "A trailblazing literary coup at publication . . . It was the right book at the right time."--Lee Lynch, author of Beggar of Love
Biscuit Meg
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. πΆπ Enriching my environment with the power of storytelling β audiobooks infuse my home with literary magic. π§π Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes β options galore to suit everyone's preferences.
NemesisX
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Mafia Princess
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Troubadour
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Twister Hero
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Carrot Joker
Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds β this app's functionality is genius. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Blister
π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§ I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
CodeExia
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Kingfisher
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Indigo Red
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Day Hawk
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FLAK Angel
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Hidden Tree
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Blistered Outlaw
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Oblivion
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Blizzard Vixen
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Crash Enforcer
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place!
D-Hog-Day
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Tough Nut
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Purity Catnip
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience